NHTSA Recall 01V208000: Seats
A. GIRARDIN INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 393 vehicles. It affects 1998–2001 Girardin School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V208000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01-003-SF |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | August 5, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 27, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain MINI school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." the foam on the seats and barriers do not absorb enough impact energy to meet the standard.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional piece of foam between the steel back rest and the existing foam. Owner notification began january 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.
Notes
Girardin's recall number is 01-003-sf.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V208000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.